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Yesterday, 03:58 PM

lolachampcar replied to a thread Managed to use up a set of rear tires in 5400 miles... in Model S: Driving Dynamics

Yes, and in short...... Tesla engineered the roughly 2 degrees of negative camber in the rear of MS to control transient response. That is a...

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Yesterday, 01:27 PM

lolachampcar replied to a thread Managed to use up a set of rear tires in 5400 miles... in Model S: Driving Dynamics

Three cars now (including MS) with camber changed to a more tire friendly number and all are doing much better wearing the whole tire. I typically...

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Yesterday, 09:39 AM

lolachampcar replied to a thread Why are the rear brakes disks larger than the front brake disks on the Model S? in Model S: Driving Dynamics

It has a lot to do with why the car stops from 60-0 in 108 feet with no drama. Normally the center of gravity on most cars is much closer to the...

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Yesterday, 03:38 AM

lolachampcar replied to a thread Valet Mode! in Model S: User Interface

ouch....

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05-20-2013, 03:51 PM

lolachampcar replied to a thread Mode S P85 Performance For Sale, 5,200 miles, $92,000 in Tesla for Sale

... and that is the only reason I am considering doing this.

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05-20-2013, 01:35 PM

lolachampcar replied to a thread Mode S P85 Performance For Sale, 5,200 miles, $92,000 in Tesla for Sale

Mine's up on EBay now with 4,500 miles.... Link to pics here Tesla Model S Performance 85 Silver

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05-20-2013, 05:12 AM

lolachampcar replied to a thread Firmware 4.5 in Model S: User Interface

and the default will likely be 90% when the SW is installed thus you only need to think about it when you need max range... kinda like it is today.

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05-20-2013, 03:59 AM

lolachampcar replied to a thread Performance plus package, any ride comfort compromise at all? in Model S: Driving Dynamics

I have seen a few of his interviews and he has made comments like- Yes it is doing well but it is not a real company until it is profitable. I do...

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05-19-2013, 10:45 AM

lolachampcar replied to a thread Performance plus package, any ride comfort compromise at all? in Model S: Driving Dynamics

no, he did not just say that........... :)

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05-19-2013, 08:13 AM

lolachampcar replied to a thread VIDEO: Fox's Tesla Re-Coil (http://mediamatters.org/) in Video

I saw a TED Talk a bit back that basically said nothing, not any other issue, matters until money is removed from politics. I tend to agree. ...

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05-19-2013, 06:29 AM

lolachampcar replied to a thread Consumer Reports: "The electric car that shatters every myth" in News

So you can not use CR to advertise your car but you can use CNN (who CR uses to advertise CR) to reference CR to advertise your car. NICE.

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05-19-2013, 04:48 AM

lolachampcar replied to a thread What Options I would Buy now that I have 2 teslas in Model S: Ordering, Production, Delivery

Happy with the twin chargers... There have been times when I come home for lunch to grab 90 miles when I need to make an unscheduled trip that...

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05-18-2013, 06:04 PM

lolachampcar replied to a thread Performance plus package, any ride comfort compromise at all? in Model S: Driving Dynamics

++ MP4 --- Dennis

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05-18-2013, 06:03 PM

lolachampcar replied to a thread Loud Revving Noise while driving in Model S: User Interface

I got the rev for the first time today. Darn, I need an ICE in the frunk to cover up that AC noise.

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05-18-2013, 08:12 AM

lolachampcar replied to a thread P85+ in the real world in Model S: Driving Dynamics

I'm on the task of doing the kit in the event my car does not sell. So far there is no parts availability from the service centers.

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05-17-2013, 02:00 PM

lolachampcar replied to a thread P85+ in the real world in Model S: Driving Dynamics

Just a quick thought on that P+ retrofit price..... The parts plus labor could easily add up to $6500 even if the P+ parts are sold for the exact...

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05-17-2013, 01:53 PM

lolachampcar replied to a thread TMW (Tesla Member Works): the Ultimate Buying Machine* in Tesla Motors

I already do this including putting people in the driver's seat and, if I know them well enough, lending them my car. Any transfer of cash would (1)...

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05-17-2013, 10:07 AM

lolachampcar replied to a thread VIDEO: Fox's Tesla Re-Coil (http://mediamatters.org/) in Video

He loves the Carolinas. You may just get your wish.

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05-17-2013, 06:28 AM

lolachampcar replied to a thread VIDEO: Fox's Tesla Re-Coil (http://mediamatters.org/) in Video

Jon Stewart would be proud.

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05-17-2013, 06:20 AM

lolachampcar replied to a thread "Air suspension needs service" in Model S: Driving Dynamics

Just to chime in late to the party, sure, Tesla is trying to figure things out. However, I have to second the comment that the feet on the ground...

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05-17-2013, 04:19 AM

lolachampcar replied to a thread Negative Camber in the Rear and Expensive Tires in Model S: Driving Dynamics

I am told by Tesla that there is a minor amount of camber adjustment in the bolt play. Basically, you loosen both bolts on the upper arm, preload...

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05-17-2013, 04:16 AM

lolachampcar replied to a thread Lowering Module.... Silly? in Model S: Driving Dynamics

MS does have ball end arms so it should be easy to get some model airplane hardware to build adjustable links. The issue with those are that they do...

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05-15-2013, 02:50 PM

lolachampcar replied to a thread Negative Camber in the Rear and Expensive Tires in Model S: Driving Dynamics

My decision was based on another P85 owner (who's judgement I trust) comments after driving the + demo at the Menlo Park store and Huibert's...

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05-15-2013, 02:45 PM

lolachampcar replied to a thread P85+ in the real world in Model S: Driving Dynamics

I was told damping was increased which, to my mind, says you will feel a bit more of the road. I've not driven the P85+ so perhaps someone that has...

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05-15-2013, 01:04 PM

lolachampcar replied to a thread Negative Camber in the Rear and Expensive Tires in Model S: Driving Dynamics

drees, I am going from memory here but I believe I started out with something like -2.3 right and -1.9 left and had -1.3/-0.4 directly after...

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05-15-2013, 12:47 PM

lolachampcar replied to a thread Mode S P85 Performance For Sale, 5,200 miles, $92,000 in Tesla for Sale

I'm going for Red/Tan with THOSE wheels. Thanks for confirming the look!

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05-15-2013, 10:35 AM

lolachampcar replied to a thread Negative Camber in the Rear and Expensive Tires in Model S: Driving Dynamics

I had a good long conversation with Huibert Mees, head of chassis engineering for Tesla. It was incredibly nice of him to take time out of his day...

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05-15-2013, 07:27 AM

lolachampcar replied to a thread P85+ in the real world in Model S: Driving Dynamics

I am very close to going for a new P85+ given reviews I have read from trusted P85 owners. I'm still doing prototype (upper for now) rear suspension...

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05-15-2013, 04:12 AM

lolachampcar replied to a thread Negative Camber in the Rear and Expensive Tires in Model S: Driving Dynamics

From what I can gather, all this negative camber is designed to help the car pass the "wheel jerk" test in FMVSS 126. In the extreme, the trading...

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05-15-2013, 04:08 AM

lolachampcar replied to a thread P85+ in the real world in Model S: Driving Dynamics

From what I have gathered so far- I believe a majority of the improvement came from removing bushing compliance, primarily in the rear lower...

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